{"id":25061,"date":"2025-01-30T15:00:12","date_gmt":"2025-01-30T15:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/?p=25061"},"modified":"2025-01-30T15:00:12","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T15:00:12","slug":"kia-issues-recall-on-niro-suv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/kia-issues-recall-on-niro-suv\/","title":{"rendered":"Kia Issues Recall on Niro SUV"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Well, folks, it looks like most of us have come through the bitterest bit of January here in North America.\u00a0 At least that\u2019s what we\u2019re hoping. At this point, we\u2019ll take just about any temperature that\u2019s in the double digits, right?\u00a0 Anyway, if you\u2019re reading this (thanks, by the way\u2026we love having you here!) we assume you\u2019re safe, warm, and plowing through the winter just fine.<\/p>\n<p>And on the subject of safety, we came across some pretty important news we thought needs to be shared.\u00a0 You know we love to keep up with changes and trends in the automotive world here at eTags, and this report absolutely bears repeating here on the blog \u2013 in case you haven\u2019t heard it yet.<\/p>\n<h2>We\u2019re talking about an automotive manufacturer\u2019s recall, friends.<\/h2>\n<p>A recall on over eighty thousand &#8211; roughly 80,225 &#8211; pieces, more or less.\u00a0 Who, what, why, you ask?\u00a0 We\u2019ll tell you.It seems that Korean automotive giant Kia has issued an official recall on its popular, compact SUV, the Niro. The recall includes these SUVs manufactured from year 2023 through year 2025. It also affects all the Niro Hybrid, the Niro Plug-in Hybrid, and the Niro EV models.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-25064 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_542121988_Editorial_Use_Only-1-800x601.jpeg\" alt=\"Kia Niro\" width=\"800\" height=\"601\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_542121988_Editorial_Use_Only-1-800x600.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_542121988_Editorial_Use_Only-1-1160x870.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_542121988_Editorial_Use_Only-1-320x240.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_542121988_Editorial_Use_Only-1-1536x1153.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_542121988_Editorial_Use_Only-1-2048x1538.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_542121988_Editorial_Use_Only-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_542121988_Editorial_Use_Only-1-120x90.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_542121988_Editorial_Use_Only-1-90x68.jpeg 90w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_542121988_Editorial_Use_Only-1-560x420.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_542121988_Editorial_Use_Only-1-1920x1440.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_542121988_Editorial_Use_Only-1-scaled.jpeg 780w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/601;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re curious to read the official statement issued by Kia, you can find the Safety Recall Report <a href=\"https:\/\/static.nhtsa.gov\/odi\/rcl\/2025\/RCLRPT-25V024-8197.PDF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The recall is particularly aimed at models bearing a manually adjustable front passenger seat only, and here\u2019s why.\u00a0 It appears that the manual adjustment of the seat could possibly affect and damage the wiring that lives under the seat. This wiring is specifically connected and instructs the passenger airbag and seatbelt.<\/p>\n<h2>Over time, the risk of damage from seat movement could eventually lead to the following high-risk issues:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The passenger side airbag failing to deploy<\/li>\n<li>The passenger side seatbelt pretensioner failing to work<\/li>\n<li>The passenger side front airbag going off on its own without cause<\/li>\n<li>The passenger side side airbag going off unintentionally<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Any of the aforementioned wiring failures could lead to serious injury or possibly worse. Thus, on the 17<sup>th<\/sup> of January, Kia officially submitted its recall of the affected Niro models to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-25065 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_945881163_Editorial_Use_Only-1-800x533.jpeg\" alt=\"Kia interior front seat\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_945881163_Editorial_Use_Only-1-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_945881163_Editorial_Use_Only-1-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_945881163_Editorial_Use_Only-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_945881163_Editorial_Use_Only-1-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_945881163_Editorial_Use_Only-1-120x80.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_945881163_Editorial_Use_Only-1-90x60.jpeg 90w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_945881163_Editorial_Use_Only-1-320x213.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_945881163_Editorial_Use_Only-1-560x373.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_945881163_Editorial_Use_Only-1-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_945881163_Editorial_Use_Only-1-scaled.jpeg 780w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/533;\" \/><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>It\u2019s nice to note again, however, that the recall only affects Kia Niro models with manual passenger side seat adjustments.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>None of Kia\u2019s Niros with electric-powered seats have been documented as being affected by any of the malfunctions that the manual models have reported.<\/p>\n<p>So, now that we know about the recall, what\u2019s the next step?\u00a0 Well, the first step is to see if you happen to be a Kia Niro owner with a model that falls into the category of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Manufacture years between 2023 and 2025<\/li>\n<li>Manual passenger seat adjustment only<\/li>\n<li>EV\u2019s, hybrids, or plug-in hybrids<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If so, you may have already received notice of the recall from Kia via mail.\u00a0 And if you have not received any notification, know that the company aims to have all recall letters mailed out to customers by March 14, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to wait for the letter, of course.\u00a0 You can ascertain whether or not your Niro is impacted and\/or at risk for damaged wiring by checking your VIN at the NHTSA dedicated page for recall information <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhtsa.gov\/recalls?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiA4-y8BhC3ARIsAHmjC_Fg4LNUo3h_zEPF7sFjawickKCjUHxe8uuqdaP1KUlswXVnPpIIKxIaAiN0EALw_wcB&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here.<\/a> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-25066 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_898793175-1-800x518.jpeg\" alt=\"Car mechanic\" width=\"800\" height=\"518\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_898793175-1-800x518.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_898793175-1-1160x751.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_898793175-1-1536x994.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_898793175-1-2048x1325.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_898793175-1-120x78.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_898793175-1-90x58.jpeg 90w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_898793175-1-320x207.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_898793175-1-560x362.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_898793175-1-1920x1242.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_898793175-1-scaled.jpeg 780w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/518;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If your vehicle is one of the Niro models under the recall, you can bring it to any local Kia dealer at any time.\u00a0 There, the technicians will inspect your SUV free of charge.\u00a0 Upon inspection, if the mechanics find that your seatbelt or airbag wiring is at risk for damage or malfunction due to manual adjustment of the seat, they will remedy it accordingly.<\/p>\n<p>The fix for this important floor wiring issue is said to be a complete reroute of the wires as well as an installation of a protective wire covering for extra security.\u00a0 This two-step process is meant ensure that no future damage or malfunction to seatbelts or airbags will occur from seat movement over time.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Kia is promising to cover all costs for the repair, obviously, as well as any associated issues that fall under its warranty.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>In addition, if you happen to be a Niro owner that somehow got wind of the wiring problem before the recall was issued and if you happened to pay for it to be fixed out-of-pocket, Kia will reimburse you for the repair!<\/p>\n<p>Now, if a repair is necessary on your affected Niro, the next question is, how long will the fix take? All-in, if you include the inspection, assessment, and repair, reports say that you can expect the process to take anywhere between a few hours to one full day.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-25067 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_643716491_Editorial_Use_Only-1-800x533.jpeg\" alt=\"Kia dealership\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_643716491_Editorial_Use_Only-1-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_643716491_Editorial_Use_Only-1-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_643716491_Editorial_Use_Only-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_643716491_Editorial_Use_Only-1-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_643716491_Editorial_Use_Only-1-120x80.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_643716491_Editorial_Use_Only-1-90x60.jpeg 90w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_643716491_Editorial_Use_Only-1-320x213.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_643716491_Editorial_Use_Only-1-560x373.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_643716491_Editorial_Use_Only-1-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AdobeStock_643716491_Editorial_Use_Only-1-scaled.jpeg 780w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/533;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>So, while it might not be the absolute most fun way to spend your day &#8211; waiting on a dealership to get your ride back to roadworthy status &#8211; in the end, it\u2019s not all that inconvenient when you think about it. A few hours, maybe one day, and you and your Niro will be good to go.<\/p>\n<p>We know that this news may not be the most thrilling read this lovely January morning, it could potentially save a life or two.\u00a0 And seeing as how it\u2019s our job to lend a hand with things automotive related, we\u2019re happy to share any pertinent information with our awesome readers.\u00a0 Because although our specialty is tags and titles, in general, when it comes to the world of cars (and trucks, SUV\u2019s and motorcycles), as always, at <a href=\"http:\/\/etags.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eTags,<\/a> we\u2019re here to help!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Well, folks, it looks like most of us have come through the bitterest bit of January here in North America.\u00a0 At least that\u2019s what we\u2019re hoping. 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